About the Organisation
One to One Africa is a high-impact development NGO, Head Quartered in Cape Town and currently focusing on the last mile communities of the Eastern Cape. We deliver life-saving and life-transforming health care and support to children, mothers and families through the door-to door efforts of our Mentor Mothers – incredible women recruited from the very communities they serve.
About the Job
This is a new position created to shape and lead OTOA fundraising efforts and external communications. He/she will be expected to build on OTOA recent successes and lead on new business initiatives, to add-value to the fundraising operation beyond sound leadership and management.
The successful candidate will line manage one colleague initially, but the team may grow in line with growth plans and funding requirements. As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you will support the wider development of the organisation and strategic decisions, and overall strategy implementation.
He/she will report into the Executive Director and will also work closely with Fundraising Team in the UK.
The successful candidate will lead OTOA in developing our fundraising and communications strategy and overseeing its implementation. This includes working closely with the UK office to ensure the necessary collaboration. The role is unique in that the role is both strategic but also hands-on.
Key Responsibilities
Income Generation:
Overall responsibility for implementing our fundraising/ business development strategy steadily increasing our income towards R30million Rands
Lead on new business initiatives including corporate partnerships, major donors, Foundations – and looking specifically at SA, USA and other key markets
Directly manage a portfolio of high value donors/partners (HNWIs, Corporates, Foundations).
Design and oversee the implementation of a donor cultivation and stewardship programme, which might include a programme of events, visits and other engagement initiatives.
Lead opportunity prospecting and proposal development
Communications:
Ensure an effective external communications strategy is in place, delivered and well-resourced
Develop and maintain our Case for Support and other key resources
Manage the Communications manager role and oversee relationships with key external agencies.
Organisational:
Member of SMT
Contributor to organisational strategy reviews and plans
Delegated responsibility for data protection compliance, gift acceptance
Oversight of the development of CRM systems, processes, policies and resources required to underpin the fundraising programme.
Regular attendance at the Fundraising & Comms Committee meeting to report back on fundraising performance and associated KPIs
Key Relationships (internal and external)
Other SMT and UK Team members
Line management of 1 staff member initially and growing in line with strategy
Key supporters (major donors, corporates)
Requirements
A strong affinity with our mission, values and approach
Marketing, Communications, PR or business degree required, preferably post graduate
Senior fundraising professional with proven leadership skills and experience in a not-for-profit organisation of at least three years
A strong track record of securing significant donations and grants from high value funders
Sound understanding and ability to drive our relationship-based approach to raising funds.
Proven experience of personally building and maintaining relationships with funders as well as strong experience working with senior staff to secure significant gifts
Forward-thinking and dynamic with proven experience of leading, building and managing a high performing team
Demonstrable experience setting and implementing strategies and plans at a departmental or organisational level
Proven ability to set and achieve ambitious income targets.
A proactive networker, able to act as an ambassador externally OTOA
Established communications and marketing skills and experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excited about the prospect of joining a professional, impact driven NGO with ambitions to grow.
Valid driver’s license and access to personal vehicle.
Able to travel
To apply
In order to apply, email your application by Monday 19th August 2024 to melissa@actionappointments.co.za - send your completed AA bio form, letter of motivation and updated CV (all in MS Word format).
About the Organisation
One to One Africa is a high-impact development NGO, Head Quartered in Cape Town and currently focusing on the last mile communities of the Eastern Cape. We deliver life-saving and life-transforming health care and support to children, mothers and families through the door-to door efforts of our Mentor Mothers – incredible women recruited from the very communities they serve.
About the Job
This is a new position created to shape and lead OTOA fundraising efforts and external communications. He/she will be expected to build on OTOA recent successes and lead on new business initiatives, to add-value to the fundraising operation beyond sound leadership and management.
The successful candidate will line manage one colleague initially, but the team may grow in line with growth plans and funding requirements. As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you will support the wider development of the organisation and strategic decisions, and overall strategy implementation.
He/she will report into the Executive Director and will also work closely with Fundraising Team in the UK.
The successful candidate will lead OTOA in developing our fundraising and communications strategy and overseeing its implementation. This includes working closely with the UK office to ensure the necessary collaboration. The role is unique in that the role is both strategic but also hands-on.
Key Responsibilities
Income Generation:
Overall responsibility for implementing our fundraising/ business development strategy steadily increasing our income towards R30million Rands
Lead on new business initiatives including corporate partnerships, major donors, Foundations – and looking specifically at SA, USA and other key markets
Directly manage a portfolio of high value donors/partners (HNWIs, Corporates, Foundations).
Design and oversee the implementation of a donor cultivation and stewardship programme, which might include a programme of events, visits and other engagement initiatives.
Lead opportunity prospecting and proposal development
Communications:
Ensure an effective external communications strategy is in place, delivered and well-resourced
Develop and maintain our Case for Support and other key resources
Manage the Communications manager role and oversee relationships with key external agencies.
Organisational:
Member of SMT
Contributor to organisational strategy reviews and plans
Delegated responsibility for data protection compliance, gift acceptance
Oversight of the development of CRM systems, processes, policies and resources required to underpin the fundraising programme.
Regular attendance at the Fundraising & Comms Committee meeting to report back on fundraising performance and associated KPIs
Key Relationships (internal and external)
Other SMT and UK Team members
Line management of 1 staff member initially and growing in line with strategy
Key supporters (major donors, corporates)
Requirements
A strong affinity with our mission, values and approach
Marketing, Communications, PR or business degree required, preferably post graduate
Senior fundraising professional with proven leadership skills and experience in a not-for-profit organisation of at least three years
A strong track record of securing significant donations and grants from high value funders
Sound understanding and ability to drive our relationship-based approach to raising funds.
Proven experience of personally building and maintaining relationships with funders as well as strong experience working with senior staff to secure significant gifts
Forward-thinking and dynamic with proven experience of leading, building and managing a high performing team
Demonstrable experience setting and implementing strategies and plans at a departmental or organisational level
Proven ability to set and achieve ambitious income targets.
A proactive networker, able to act as an ambassador externally OTOA
Established communications and marketing skills and experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excited about the prospect of joining a professional, impact driven NGO with ambitions to grow.
Valid driver’s license and access to personal vehicle.
Able to travel
To apply
In order to apply, email your application by Monday 19th August 2024 to melissa@actionappointments.co.za - send your completed AA bio form, letter of motivation and updated CV (all in MS Word format).
